Interlink Management and Development Consultants (IMDC) is a private limited company legally established in Kenya. IMDC offers specialized services in human resource management consultancy, organizational change management, leadership and employee learning and development, as well as coaching. The company handles diverse projects with clients across the private sector, public institutions, and the development arena, working across a variety of industries.
Job information
Job Type – Full Time
Qualification – BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience – 10 years
Location – Nairobi
Job Field – Administration / Secretarial
Job Purpose: The Executive Director (ED), reporting directly to the Board of Directors, holds the overall leadership and operational accountability for ANAW’s team, programs, growth, and execution of its mission. The ED is expected to possess deep insight into the organization’s field of work, primary initiatives, operations, and strategic roadmap.
Position Summary: The Executive Director provides direct oversight to departmental Directors and coordinates the senior leadership team’s functions to ensure effective staff management, efficient resource utilization, minimized operational risk, positive public image, and successful execution of strategy with measurable impact.
Decision Rights & Autonomy
The ED has executive authority over day-to-day operations, and bears ultimate responsibility for growth, resource allocation, program execution, and public representation. The ED may delegate duties and authority to members of the senior leadership as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
- Lead and develop ANAW’s high-performing leadership team.
- Ensure consistent quality and effectiveness in local programs, performance tracking, financial oversight, communications, and administrative systems.
- Maintain systems that monitor organizational performance and evaluate success indicators to keep stakeholders informed.
Fundraising & Communications:
- Champion fundraising activities both locally and internationally.
- Grow fundraising and revenue-generating efforts to support ongoing programs and regional growth while reducing dependency.
- Enhance communications and brand visibility through strategic media and stakeholder engagement.
- Leverage external networks and relationships for new partnerships.
Strategic Planning & Growth:
- Lead the planning and implementation of national, regional, and global expansion strategies.
- Foster new partnerships and engage local leaders, donors, and stakeholders in new areas of operation.
- Promote the organization’s achievements as a blueprint for wider implementation.
Board Engagement:
- Work closely with the Board of Directors, supporting effective governance and strategic input.
- Serve as an ex-officio member on board committees and foster strong board involvement in both current operations and future development.
Networking & Collaboration:
- Inspire engagement among volunteers, board members, donors, event organizers, and partner institutions.
Other Duties:
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board or necessitated by emerging operational needs.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong alignment with ANAW’s mission.
- Proven leadership experience in scaling organizational operations regionally or nationally, with measurable outcomes.
- Ability to collaborate with and support a Board of Directors.
- Expertise in leadership, coaching, and team development.
- Demonstrated success in program quality, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent organizational skills, financial management, and team leadership.
- Experience in marketing, public relations, and fundraising across different stakeholder groups.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-disciplinary project experience.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic, adaptable, and proactive approach.
- Capable of working with diverse teams and maintaining high levels of integrity and passion for the mission.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognized university.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Kenyan university.
- At least 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of 8 years at a senior management or leadership level.